Ariston LBF 5B manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.

EN

Problem:	Possible causes / Solutions:
The dishwasher does not start or cannot	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after
be controlled	approximately one minute and reset the program.
	• The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
	• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
The door won’t close	• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is heard.
No water drains out from the	• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
dishwasher.	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
	• The drain duct is blocked.
	• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
The dishwasher makes excessive noise.	• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
	• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
	measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up
	and use).
The dishes and glasses are covered in a	• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the
white film or limescale deposits.	hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).
	• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
The dishes and glasses are streaked or	• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
have a bluish tinge.
The crockery has not been dried	• A wash cycle without a drying program has been selected.
properly.	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and
	salt).
	• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.
	• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
The dishes are not clean.	• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
	• The crockery has not been arranged well.
	• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
	• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
	• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
	measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up
	and use).
	• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.
	• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
	• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
The dishwasher does not take any water	• There is no water in the mains supply.
in - Tap shut-off alarm	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
(several short beeps are emitted*)	• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
(the Drying and End indicator lights flash).	• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken when the
	beeps* sounded. Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, turn on the
	tap and switch the appliance back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same
	button. Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.
Water inlet hose alarm / Water inlet filter	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the water tap
blocked	to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the electrical socket.
(the Washing, Drying and End indicator	Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities (see “Care
lights flashes).	and maintenance” chapter).

*Only available in selected models.

13